Chauvet BEAMSHOT User Manual

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Before You Begin .......................................................................................................... 3

What Is Included ............................................................................................................................... 3

Unpacking Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3

Claims ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 3

Symbols ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Product at a Glance .......................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 6

3. Setup .............................................................................................................................. 7

AC Power ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Linking ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Orientation ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Rigging ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

4. Operation ......................................................................................................................10

Control Panel Operation ................................................................................................................. 10

Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Configuration (DMX) ....................................................................................................................... 10

DMX Personalities and Starting Address ................................................................................................. 10

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values .......................................................................... 11

4-Channel ................................................................................................................................................ 11

2-Channel ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Configuration (Standalone) ............................................................................................................ 12

Sound-Active Mode ................................................................................................................................. 12

Sound Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Automatic Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Program Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Master/Slave Mode .................................................................................................................................. 13

Custom Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Dimmer .................................................................................................................................................... 14

5. Technical Information ..................................................................................................15

Product Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 15

6. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................16

Returns ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Contact Us ...................................................................................................................................... 17

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What Is

Unpacking

Instructions

and check the container to make sure all the

included accessories) appear damaged from

missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping,

Text

1–512

A range of values

50/60

A set of values of which only one can be chosen

Settings

A menu option not to be modified

Menu > Settings

A sequence of menu options to be followed

<ENTER>

A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel

ON

A value to be entered or selected

Symbols

Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not
damage to the product, or cause harm to the operator.

Disclaimer

are subject to change
ity for any errors or

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Included

Claims

Conventions

• BEAMshot™

• 4-pack of Gels

• Power Cord

Carefully unpack the product immediately
parts are in the package and are in good condition.

If the box or the contents (the product and
shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not CHAUVET®.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In
addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.

For other issues, such as
or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET® within 7 days of delivery.

Convention Meaning

Symbol Meaning

• Warranty Card

• Quick Reference Guide

The information and specifications contained in this User Manual
without notice. CHAUVET® assumes no responsibility or liabil
omissions, and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time.
Download the latest version from

© Copyright 2013 CHAUVET®. All rights reserved.

Electronically published by CHAUVET® in the United States of America.

Author Date Editor Date

Albert Leon 02/28/13 D. Couppe 03/01/13

following these instructions may make the product not work, cause

Important installation or configuration information. The product
may not function correctly if this information is not used.

Useful information.

www.chauvetlighting.com.

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Product at a

x

P

x

P

P

P

P

x

P

x

Safety Notes

Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.

Glance

Use on Dimmer
Outdoor Use
Sound-Active
DMX
Master/Slave

These notes i nclude important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance
of this product; read before using the product.

• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.

• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing

the fuse.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.

• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.

• If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a

safety cable.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.

•

• Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which y ou are conne cti ng the

product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.

• The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.

• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in
(50 cm) from adjacent surfaces.

• Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.

• Never connect the product to a dimmer.

• Make sure to replace the fuse with another of the same type and rating.

• Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part. Always use the

hanging/mounting bracket.

• The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate the
product at higher temperatures.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.

• Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to

damage or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.

• This product is not intended for permanent installation.

Auto Programs
Auto-ranging Power Supply
Replaceable Fuse
User-Serviceable
Duty Cycle

• Keep this User Manual for future use. If you sell the product to another user, be
sure to give this document to the next owner.

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2. INTRODUCTION

Overview

Back Panel

View

Menu Buttons

Fuse Holder

DMX In

Power Out

Display

Power In

DMX Out

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Dimensions

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AC Power

ranging power supply and it can work with an input

circuit breaker, power outlet, and

(circuit breaker or fuse). Make

an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of

a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even

Fuse

Installed fuse
(held by plastic clip)

Spare fuse holder

(inside safety cap)

Safety cap

3. SETUP

The BEAMshot™ has an auto­voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

To determine the product’s power requirements (
wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or
refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the
product’s average current draw under normal conditions.

Always connect the product to a protected circuit
sure the product has
electrocution or fire.

Never connect the product to
if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0–100% switch.

Replacement

Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.

1. Disconnect the product from power.

2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.

3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.

4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.

5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.

6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.

A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.

Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

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Power Linking

of the

Power Linking

The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American

in other markets, you must

consult with the local CHAUVET® distributor as power linking connectors and

1st Product

2nd Product

3rd Product

Additional

Products

The product provides power linking via the Edison/IEC outlet located in the back
unit.

Diagram

You can power link up to 62 BEAMshot™ units on 120 VAC or up to 100
BEAMshot™ units on 230 VAC.

version of the product ONLY! If using the product
requirements may differ in your country or region.

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Mounting

, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in

; however, make sure adequate

Mount the

, which is appropriate for

always consider the length of the

knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the

Hanging/Mounting

Mounting Clamp

Safety Cable

Before mounting the product
the Safety Notes.

Orientation

The BEAMshot™ may be mounted in any position
ventilation is provided around the produc t.

Rigging

• Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product
for maintenance and programming.

• Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product
can support the product’s weight (see the Technical Specifications

).

• When mounting the product overhead, always use a safety cable.
product securely to a rigging point, such as an elevated platform or a truss.

• When rigging the product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of
appropriate weight capacity. The bracket has a 13-mm hole
this purpose.

• When po wer linking m ultiple products, you must
power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach.

• The bracket adjustment
product to the desired angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs manually.
Using tools could damage the knobs.

• The mounting bracket allows for surface mounting. When mounting the product on
the floor, make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles.

Mounting Diagram

Bracket

Adjustment

Knobs

Bracket

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Control Panel

Operation

<UP>

Menu Map

Main Level

Programming Levels

Description

OFF

Configuration

DMX

Personalities and

When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels

choose a starting address that is too high, you could

DMX mode, which defines

4. OPERATION

To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons surrounding the display.

Button Function

<MENU>

<DOWN>

<ENTER>

Selects an operation mode or backs out of the current menu option
Scrolls up the list of options or selects a higher value
Scrolls down the list of options or selects a lower value
Activates a menu option or a selected value

(DMX)

DMX

Personalities

and Starting

Address

Auto Programs P-- P 1–P 3

Program Speed S-- S 1–S100

Sound-Active

Mode

Sound

Sensitivity

Custom

Settings

Dimmer dIM

Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

2. Turn the product on.

3. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input
socket on the product.

2-CH

d 1–d512

4-CH

Snd

SenS u 0–u100

U--

S 0–S255
d 0–d255

dIM1
dIM2
dIM3

Selects DMX personality and
starting address

Auto programs
Selects auto program speed (slow to fast)

Sound-Active mode

Sound sensitivity control
Strobe (slow to fast)

Dimmer (0–100%)
Dimmer speed off
Dimmer, fast speed
Dimmer, medium speed
Dimmer, slow speed

the selected DMX mode uses. If you

Starting Address

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restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
The BEAMshot™ has two DMX personalities. One is a 2-channel mode and the other is a

4-channel mode.
The BEAMshot™ uses up to 4 DMX channels in its 4-channel

the highest configurable address to 509.
If unfamiliar with DMX, download the DMX Primer from www.chauvetlighting.com.
To select the DMX mode and the starting address, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until 2-CH (for the 2-channel mod e) shows on the display
or 4-CH (for the 4-channel mode) shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER> to activate the selected DMX personality and d 1–d512 shows on
the display.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the starting address.

4. Press <ENTER>.

DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values

1

White

000 ó 255

0–100%

000 ó 010
011 ó 255

No function
Strobe, slow to fast

000 ó 010

251 ó 255

No function

Sound-Active mode

4

Speed

000 ó 255

Auto programs speed, slow to fast

1

White

000 ó 255

0–100%

000 ó 010
011 ó 255

No function
Strobe, slow to fast

4-Channel

2-Channel

Channel Function Value Setting

2 Shutter

3 Auto Programs

Channel Function Value Setting

2 Shutter

011 ó 090
091 ó 170
171 ó 250

Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3

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Configuration

Static,

s in

standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX

(Standalone)

Set the product in one of the standalone modes to contr ol without a DMX controller.

1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet.

2. Turn the product on.

Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (either
Automatic, or Sound) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Product

signals from the controller.

Sound-Active

Mode

To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Snd shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER>.

The product will only respond to low frequencies of music (bass and drums).

Sound Sensitivity

To set the sound sensitivity, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until SenS shows on the display.

2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired sound sensitivity (u 0–u100).

3. Press <ENTER>.

Automatic Mode

To enable the Automatic mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until P-- shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER> and P 1–P 3 shows on the display.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program.

4. Press <ENTER>.

Program Speed

To set the auto program speed, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until S-- shows on the display.

2. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired auto program speed (S 1–S100).

3. Press <ENTER>.

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Master/Slave

unit (the “master”) to control the

units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX

the master unit to the DMX

Never connect a DMX controller to a DMX string configured for Master/Slave

may interfere with the signals from the

The Master/Slave mode allows a single BEAMshot™

Mode

actions of one or more BEAMshot™
controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active
mode, while the slave units will be set to operate at DMX address d 1. Once set a nd
connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit.

Configure the units as indicated below.

Slave units:

1. Set the DMX address to d 1.

Note: The DMX address can be set from either the 2-channel or the 4-channel
DMX personality.

2. Connect the DMX input of the first slave unit to the DMX output of the master unit.

3. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave units to the DMX output of the
previous slave unit.

4. Finish setting and connecting all the slave units.

Master unit:

1. Set the master unit to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode.

2. Make the master unit the first unit in the DMX daisy chain.

• Configure all the slave units before connecting

daisy chain.

•

operation because the controller
master unit.

• Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit.

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Custom Settings

to achieve

Dimmer

The BEAMshot™ allows you to choose custom strobe and dimmer settings
the effect you like.

To select these cust om settings, follow the instructions below:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until U-- shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER> and S 0–S255 (strobe, slow to fast) shows on the display.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired strobe rate.

4. Press <ENTER> and d 0–d255 (dimmer, 0–100%) shows on the display.

5. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired dimmer level.

6. Press <ENTER>.

You can set the dimmer speed to fast, middle, slow, or off.
To select the dimmer speed, do the following:

1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until dIMd shows on the display.

2. Press <ENTER> and dIM1, dIM2, dIM3, or OFF shows on the display.

3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select dIM1 (fast speed), dIM2 (middle speed), dIM3
(slow speed), or OFF (dimmer spee d off).

4. Press <ENTER>.

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Product

cause overheating. This can

To maintain optimum

surfaces carefully after

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can

Maintenance

lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear.
performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However,
usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency.

To clean the product, follow the instructions below:

• Unplug the product from power.

• Wait until the product is at room temperature.

• Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on

the external surface/vents.

• Clean all external optics and glass/transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution,

ammonia-free glass cleaner, or isopropyl alcohol.

• Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.

• Softly wipe any dirt or grime to the outside edges of the external optics or

glass/transparent surfaces.

• Gently polish the external optics and glass/transparent surfaces until they are free of

haze and lint.

Always dry the external optics and glass/transparent
cleaning them.

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Dimensions and

Length

Width

Height

Weight

8.3 in (210 mm)

5.7 in (145 mm)

4.1 in (105 mm)

1.4 lbs (0.7 kg)

Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit.

Power

Power Supply Type

Range

Voltage Selection

Switching (internal)

100~240 V, 50/60 Hz

Auto-ranging

Parameter

120 V, 60 Hz

230 V, 50 Hz

Consumption

15 W

19 W

Operating current

0.1 A

0.1 A

Power linking current (units)

8 A (62 units)

8 A (100 units)

Fuse

T 1 A, 250 V

T 1 A, 250 V

Power I/O

US/Worldwide

UK/Europe

Power input connector

IEC

IEC

Power output connector

Edison

IEC

Power Cord plug

Edison (US)

Local plug

Light Source

Type

Power

Lifespan

LED

6 W

50,000 hours

Color

Quantity

Current

White

1

1.5 A

Photo Optic

Parameter

Illuminance @ 2 m

16,350 lx

Beam angle

3º

Strobe rate

0–20 Hz

Thermal

Maximum External Temp.

Cooling System

104° F (40° C)

Convection

DMX

I/O Connectors

Connector Type

Channel Range

3-pin XLR

Sockets

2, 4

Ordering

Product Name

Item Code

UPC Number

BEAMshot™

03050668

781462210168

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

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, United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of

s to

Returns

Support office and request a Return

. Be prepared to

cause for the

You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing

the following information on a piece of paper

properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate

reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace

Contact Us

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.chauvetlighting.com

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

To return a product or reques t supp ort :

• In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below).

• In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see b elow ) .

• In any other country, DO NOT contact CHA UV E T®. Contact your distributor. See

www.chauvetlighting.com

for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or

Ireland.

If you live outside the U.S.
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® product
them. Visit our website for contact details.

Call the corresponding CHAUVET® Technical
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the
return.

and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags.
Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET® will refuse any product

returned without an RMA number.

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number
directly on the box.

Before sending the product, clearly write
and place it inside the box:

• Your name

• Your address

• Your phone number

• The RMA number

• A brief description of the problem

Be sure to pack the product
packaging will be your responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing are
recommended.

CHAUVET®
returned product(s).

World Headquarters

CHAUVET®
General Information

Address: 5200 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: [phone]

Technical Support

Voice: [phone] (Press 4)
Fax: [phone]

United Kingdom & Ireland

CHAUVET® Europe Ltd.
General Information

Address: Unit 1C
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK
NG16 6NT
Voice: [phone]

Technical Support

Email: [e-mail]

World Wide Web

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World Wide Web